Budget/Fiscal Officer I

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Provost at Kansas State University seeks a Fiscal Officer to partner with the Associate Vice Provost for Finance & Business Operations in developing budgets, forecasts, and reporting across the Provost departments, including Academic Affairs & Innovation, Enrollment Management, International Programs, the Graduate School, and Data, Assessment, and Institutional Research.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Analytical, financial and organizational skills.
• Experience with budgeting and compliance.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets, forecasts, and reporting across Provost departments.
• Ensure compliance and fiscal integrity of finances.
• Provide data-driven analysis for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Vice Provosts, Chief of Staff, and department leaders.
• Support budget preparation and supervision across units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

About This Role

The Fiscal Officer assists the Associate Vice Provost for Finance & Business Operations in leading the development, coordination, and oversight of budgets, financial forecasts, and reporting functions to ensure efficient and transparent financial operations across all Provost departments, including School of Leadership Studies; Academic Affairs & Innovation; Enrollment Management; International Programs; the Graduate School; and Data, Assessment, and Institutional Research.

The Fiscal Officer serves as the Budget Fiscal Officer for the Provost hub and is a critical role in providing services essential for the preparation, supervision, compliance, and management of budgets. The Fiscal Officer works closely with the Vice Provosts, Chief of Staff, departmental leaders, Central Human Resources, and the Department of Fiscal Services to provide data-driven analysis and recommendations that support informed decision-making and fiscal integrity.

About Us

The Office of the Provost provides administrative leadership for the university's academic enterprise, driving a culture of academic innovation and excellence in support of our Next-Gen K-State vision and goals.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. Education beyond the
  minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the analytical, financial and organizational skills essential for managing complex business operations, developing budgets and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management experience in a finance or accounting function or office.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures and principles.
• Ability to determine changes in regulations that affect institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative to locate and resolve problems.
• Ability to coordinate with other areas of the university to perform duties.
• Ability to analyze accounting and budget systems to ensure accuracy and recommend and initiate modifications if necessary.
• Ability to operate routine accounting machines such as a calculator, computer, copier, and printer.
• Ability to interact tactfully and to deal courteously and effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 17, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$79,926.00-$105,894.00 annual